By Elisinio Castillo

Venezuela's Jorge Linares (40-3, 27KOs), who on Saturday night successfully defended his World Boxing Council lightweight championship at the Caracas Polyhedron, after defeating Mexican  Ivan Cano, by knockout in the fourth round, insists he has no plans to beef up for a chunkier division.

Linares, who was busy and effective from the word go, landed clusters of sinking blows to the abdomen of his opponent, who started to buckle in the face of the sustained offensive.

“The Golden Boy” highlighted that the spectacular win was due to the tremendous training he's undergone.  

"I was well prepared and I knew that he was going to fall at anytime, but I fought cautiously."

Linares conquered the WBC title in December 2014 after defeating Mexican Javier Prieto. He defended for the first time on May 30th, 2015 in a great fight against Brit Kevin Mitchell, which concluded by knockout.

“For now I am not thinking of climbing to super lightweight as I feel real great in this division, where I keep winning without difficulty. I want to face the best and keep being the best lightweight of the world."

Regarding his next match, Linares commented that his trainer is studying several options; and his next fight could take place in February 2016.